GDPR Data Privacy Professional

Comprehensive training that covers all aspects of GDPR and teaches how to apply them in practice. You’ll build a firm foundation in data privacy, combining theoretical knowledge with up-to-date practical skills.

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This Course Stands at the Source of Data Protection in Europe

We built GDPR Data Privacy Professional training in 2018 — in the begginning of the GDPR era — as a solution for increasing demand for qualified data privacy specialists. The creator of this program — Siarhei Varankevich — had experience of working with the draft of the GDPR and got knowledge of each and every small detail and pifall of the regulation. For 8 years already we’ve been helping diverse specialists to undersatnd the law and implement iteffectively among their companies.

Who is this course suitable for?

Professionals who are starting their journey in data privacy.

We’ll cover the fundamentals of personal data protection: its history, the logic behind the laws, and the first steps to building a system.

DPOs ‘by accident’ who are already working with personal data protection but want to systematize their knowledge.

We’ll explain the key provisions of GDPR and provide additional materials to help you understand the nuances of the articles.

Current personal data protection specialists who have not previously worked with European law.

We’ll examine how European data protection law was formed and in which direction it is developing now.

Course Format

Program

  • Concept of privacy, information privacy and personal data protection, types of privacy.
  • History of information privacy.
  • Daniel Solow’s classification of privacy violations.
  • The role of information privacy in society.
  • Review of the evolution of the legal regulation of personal data protection.

  • Overview of existing laws, standards and regulations on data protection.
  • Cases, court decisions, clarifications in the field of information privacy.
  • Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data No. 108.
  • Directive 95/46.

  • Overview of present regulatory framework of data protection in EU (GDPR+).
  • History of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
  • Territorial and material scope of GDPR.
  • Structure of GDPR text (recitals, business related articles etc).
  • Overview GDPR related acts.
  • National data privacy legislation.
  • Legal precedents.
  • Guidelines and opinions of Article 29 Working Group (Art29WP) / European Data Protection Board (EDPB).
  • Guidelines of national supervisory authorities (SAs).
  • Overview of risks, fines, responsibilities related to personal data processing.
  • Mapping of the different data protection laws to the rules applicable in EU.

  • The concepts of personal data (PD), identifier, data subject.
  • Formula of Personal Data “(id-x)+info”.
  • Cases of (non-)personal data.
  • Biometric data.

  • Personal data processing and its types.
  • Profiling.
  • Personal data pseudonymisation.
  • Personal data anonymisation.
  • Processing of special categories of personal data.
  • Processing of minors’ data.
  • Data controller, co-controllers or individual controllers.
  • Data processor.
  • Distribution of responsibilities between controller and processor.

  • Data minimisation.
  • Storage limitation.
  • Accuracy.
  • Integrity and confidentiality.
  • Accountability.
  • Transparency of processing.
  • Purpose limitation.

  • The 7 foundational principles of privacy by design by Ann Cavoukian.
  • Privacy by Default.
  • Privacy embedded into design.
  • Full functionality – positive-sum.
  • End-to-End Security – Lifecycle Protection.

  • Consent.
  • Conditions for consent.
  • Getting consent in UX.
  • Contract.
  • Legal obligation.
  • Vital interest.
  • Public interest.
  • Legitimate interest.
  • Balancing test of Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIA).

  • Modalities for exercise of the rights of the data subject.
  • Right to information about processing.
  • Right to access personal data.
  • Right to rectification.
  • Right to restriction of processing.
  • Right to be forgotten.
  • Right to data portability.
  • Right to object.
  • Right to not be subject of automated decision-making.
  • Data subject’ rights restriction.
  • Case “Nightmare letter from data subject”.

  • Check-box approach vs risk based approach.
  • Concept of risk.
  • Risk likelihood and severity.
  • GDPR terminology related to risks (high risk, likely etc).
  • Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) requirement under GDPR.
  • When DPIA is mandatory.
  • BIA (Business Impact Assessment) or SIA (Security Impact Assessment) as triggers for DPIA.
  • General approach to conduct DPIA.
  • Describing processing operations, personal data and supporting assets.
  • Legal and risk-treatment controls.
  • Risk sources, feared events, threats and risks.
  • Tools for Data Protection Impact Assessment.

  • GDPR requirements to information security.
  • Data breach notification of supervisory authorities and data subjects.
  • Technical and organisational measures of managing information security risks.

  • Overview of GDPR rules on cross-border data flow.
  • Documenting international transfers of personal data.
  • Data Processing Agreement.
  • Binding Corporate Rules.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses.
  • Codes of conduct and certifications.
  • Derogations relating to cross-border data transfers for specific situations.

  • Representative in EU.
  • Data Protection Officer / DPO.

Schedule

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GDPR DPP

Your CV after training

GDPR

Data Privacy Audit

Personal Data Protection System

Personal Data Protection System

DPIA

RoPA

Privacy Policy

Personal Data Protection Documents

Ccross-border Data Transfer

Data Mapping

Why Is This Course Your Best Choice?

Structured and up-to-date program

Our GDPR DPP course program has been validated by hundreds of graduates and is continually updated to reflect the latest regulation changes and trends.

Practical assignments and final team project

You’ll apply your knowledge through practical exercises after each theoretical module, take tests, and collaborate on a team final project.

Certified trainer

Learn from Siarhei Varankevich, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, MBA, FIP—founder of Data Privacy Office Europe, chief editor of GDPR-Text.com, and creator of Applicability App.

Learning with like-minded people and networking

Studying alongside others who share your interests boosts motivation and enhances results. This environment fosters idea discussions, news sharing, and open Q&A sessions.

Systematized learning materials

Access author-created Miro boards and over 100 useful resources: guidelines, diagrams, checklists, and supervisory documents.

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50 % Off for Full-Time Students

We want to support students in their professional growth. That’s why we offer a 50% discount to all full-time students on our fundamentalGDPR Data Privacy Professional training.

Please note: A valid student ID is required when enrolling.

Feedback

Senior Legal Advisor and Compliance Specialist at cloud solutions and data center services provider for business

Among the many merits of the program, I would like to highlight the following: extensive experience in the field of privacy protection and high professionalism of the trainer Siarhei Varankevich, teaching talent combined with maximum involvement in the educational process, organization of training in small groups, well-thought-out training format, volume and quality of the provided additional materials and constant organizational support.

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CEO of an international software development company

We would especially like to note the high qualifications of Siarhei Varankevich, the trainer for this course. The instructor’s strong points include openness and the ability to connect with the audience, engage participants, and maintain interest in the subject matter. We thank you for the systematic, competent, and substantive approach to the training process, delivery of material to participants, experience, and practical recommendations.

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Deputy Director in AI-based software development company

During this short but extremely informative course, trainer Siarhei Varankevich managed to give our team a vision of the big picture around personal data, and from a practical standpoint, clearly explained what activities and approaches are necessary for compliance with the main GDPR requirements in our work. The course exceeded our team’s expectations by far, and planted the seeds for further deepening into the topic of a competent approach to working with personal data.

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Head of digital competence centre at international provider of higher education services

Here are my ratings:
1. The training organization process — 5 out of 5. Special thanks to the learning support team.
2. The training itself — 5 out of 5. Immediately after the training, I became capable of solving corporate issues (obviously not at a legal level, but still).
3. The learning support process — 5 out of 5. There was always feedback.

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Senior lawyer at intellectual property blockchain-based solution provider

I really want to thank the organizers of the “GDPR Data Privacy Professional (GDPR DPP)” course and personally Siarhei Varankevich, who teaches such complex things as Data Privacy in a very accessible yet professional manner. The material, thanks to thorough refinement and adaptation, is truly easy to absorb. But the expectations are worth it, because after completing the course, many things become very clear, and if any questions related to Data Privacy come up at work, they no longer seem so complicated and convoluted.

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Lawyer at cashback service provider

I took the course after already studying the Regulation for quite a long time. I can say that my knowledge definitely became more detailed and deeper. Moreover, the position presented in the course aligns with the positions of EU national data protection regulators, meaning one can assume that this particular “interpretation” of the Regulation is correct and will help avoid problems in the future. Thank you!

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Data Privacy Specialist

The company took a responsible approach to organizing and conducting the training course. All issues were resolved in a timely manner. The course itself is built on a solid methodological foundation — GDPR provisions are supported/explained by other EU regulatory documents and legal precedents. There is an opportunity to discuss with the instructor questions that arise in practice, examine specific personal data processing situations, and evaluate them from a GDPR perspective.

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Data Privacy Specialist

The GDPR DPP course is the best you can find on this topic. The training itself is very dynamic, with complete immersion in GDPR matters. I can highly recommend it to fellow lawyers working with personal data — it will be extremely useful. Special thanks to Siarhei Varankevich — an excellent trainer who provides a wealth of invaluable information and teaches you how to think correctly (which is very important)!

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Data Protection Officer

I want to express infinite gratitude to Siarhei Varankevich and his highly professional team for the most interesting, deep, and rich Data Privacy Professional course. I was impressed by both the high technical preparation of the course and the mastery of the course leader! I discovered interesting tools for work, upgraded my knowledge in the field of privacy and GDPR in general, and met interesting people. I was charged with powerful energy, the drive continues to this day, my brain is buzzing.

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Data Privacy Specialist

Upon completion of the course, my knowledge of the Regulation deepened significantly, as various aspects were covered: case law, decisions of supervisory authorities, technical sides of compliance, real-life cases (including those taking into account post-Soviet realities). In addition, our truly remarkable trainer Siarhei Varankevich talked about the very origins of the concept of “privacy,” how it led to the emergence of GDPR, and where pan-European legislation in this area is heading.

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Data Protection Officer

I am very satisfied that I completed the GDPR course. It was incredibly useful and informative training that helped me better understand aspects of personal data protection.
The course provided me with knowledge on how to manage data and how to effectively respond to potential security breaches. I also received valuable information on how to create privacy policies for my company.

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Head of IT Security Department

The DPP course helped me study the structure of GDPR and the principles of how it works, as well as understand sources of additional information for working through the most complex and controversial issues, dive deeper into each section of the regulation, fill gaps in my knowledge and structure it.

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Student

The GDPR Data Privacy Professional course was very impressive. Everything is clear and understandable, with a huge number of illustrative examples. The coordinators were always available despite being very busy, which is very pleasant. Huge thanks to Siarhei Varankevich and the team for this course!

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Legal Counsel

I would like to express my gratitude to the team for the excellent GDPR Data Privacy Professional course. Special thanks to Siarhei Varankevich for the outstanding theoretical material and the opportunity to ask and discuss questions during webinars. The course is particularly valuable because the learning process includes not only theory but also teamwork on practical assignments. The entire training is organized at the highest level and excellently systematized.

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Legal Consultant

I liked the structure of the course and the format. The content was also top-notch: you could dive as deep as you needed to, all materials were provided. Special respect for the diagrams, they were very helpful to me.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t attend live sessions during the GDPR training?

No worries! Our online course format is designed for flexibility. All lectures are pre-recorded, so you can learn at your own pace and still gain a solid understanding of EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Recordings of live Q&A sessions with our trainers are also provided.

If you fall behind, we can help you transfer to the next course cohort to ensure you stay on your structured learning path without missing any valuable content.

Absolutely! You can pay for this training through several installments.

Our managers will help you find favorable terms tailored to your needs so that you can focus fully on your learning experience and developing knowledge and skills in data protection practices.

Yes, we do!

We offer a 50% discount for all full-time students enrolling in the training. This is part of our mission to help students gain a thorough understanding of privacy law and start a successful career in data protection.

Simply apply through the website, and our team will guide you through the process. You’ll only need to present your student ID when signing the training agreement.

While this course gives you deep GDPR knowledge and practical tools to ensure compliance with GDPR, it’s not designed as direct exam preparation.

Instead, it provides the GDPR foundation and hands-on expertise you need to work confidently in data privacy and other privacy regulations.

If you wish to pursue CIPP/E certification, our managers will be happy to advise you on the next steps.

Not at all: this GDPR training course blends theory and practice.

You’ll apply what you learn through self-assessment tests, practical exercises, and a final team project where you create a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA).

You’ll also explore best practices for handling personal data, performing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and managing data breaches in compliance with European data protection standards.

This academy course is perfect for anyone looking to understand GDPR from the ground up or to systematize their data protection responsibilities. It’s ideal for:
  • Professionals new to data privacy principles and data controllers roles.
  • Specialists who want to align their data processing activities with GDPR requirements.
  • Experienced professionals outside of the European Union who want to comply with the GDPR and protect the privacy of individuals when processing data outside the EU.
Whether you’re new or experienced, this GDPR Data Privacy Professional course will help you enhance data protection practices, help ensure compliance, and protect your organization effectively.

After finishing this foundation and practitioner training course, you’ll be able to:

  • Advise on rights of data subjects and handle data subject requests effectively.
  • Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and implement security measures to minimize the risk of a breach.
  • Develop and maintain documentation such as Privacy Policies, Cookie Policies, and Data Processing Agreements.
  • Understand cross-border data transfer requirements and manage data flows in compliance with EU law.
  • Apply best practices to ensure compliance and protect personal data of individuals both within and outside of the EU.

This course equips you with real-world GDPR tools, helping you translate theory into action and build a strong compliance program for your organization.

Bonus materials

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What is Personal Data? Closer look into GDRP Definition

Five common misconceptions about GDPR

What is GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation?

What is GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation?

Global Data Privacy Strategy Go Beyond GDPR

Global Data Privacy Strategy: Go Beyond GDPR

Data controller and processor according GDPR

Data processor and data controller according GDPR

Data Privacy Concerns in the U.S. Healthcare Sector

Data Privacy Concerns in the U.S. Healthcare Sector

A full guide on General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR for short. Here you’ll learn what is personal data, what are the rights of subjects, how to comply with the regulation.

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